BRICS leaders demand ceasefire in Gaza, condemn strikes on Iran

BRICS leaders call for an immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza, condemn strikes on Iran, and urge "Israel" to withdraw from Lebanese territory. Leaders of the BRICS bloc, comprising 11 emerging economies, issued a strong and unified call on...

Israel Renews Strikes On Lebanon, Says It Hit ‘Strategic Weapons’ Of Hezbollah (Videos)

Illustrative image. (The Israeli Defense Forces) Israel renewed strikes on southern Lebanon late on July 6, announcing later that it had targeted “strategic weapons” of Hezbollah. Lebanon’ official Lebanese National News Agency reported that...

Conflicting reports on Lebanese response to US paper

by Naharnet Newsdesk 03 July 2025, 17:32 Sources from the presidential panel drafting Lebanon’s response to the U.S. paper have said that “the atmosphere of the discussions is very positive,” in remarks to al-Joumhouria newspaper. “The viewpoints...

IDF attacks Quds Force terrorist near Beirut 

The IDF on Thursday afternoon struck from the air and eliminated a terrorist responsible for smuggling weapons and advancing terror attacks against Israeli civilians and IDF troops. According to the IDF, the terrorist was operating on behalf of...

Al-Manar correspondent reports the targeting of a car in Khaldeh area, South of Beirut

Al-Manar correspondent: Israeli drone targeted a car in Khaldeh, south of Beirut

Al-Manar reporter: Israeli drone fired two missiles at the civilian car in Khaldeh, South of Beirut, leaving casualties

Israeli drone attack on a car in Khaldeh left one martyr and three injuries: Lebanese health ministry

Popular Lebanese Cuisine Eatery Naya Set To Open In Hudson Yards This Month

NEW YORK CITY — The fast-casual Middle Eastern dining franchise Naya is expanding its New York City footprint with its 26th location set to open at Hudson Yards next week, officials told Patch. The Hudson Yards location will open on July 9 and...

Demarcating the Lebanese–Syrian Border Tops Agenda of Trump’s Envoy in Beirut

US Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack, President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Syria, is prioritizing the demarcation of the Lebanese–Syrian border during his meetings in Beirut this week with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, Parliament Speaker...

Bahrain prepares to reopen its embassy in Beirut

Bahrain is ready to reopen its embassy in Beirut, according to Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency. Bahraini Ambassador to Lebanon Wahid Mubarak Sayyar informed Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Wednesday following a meeting at the Grand...

Lebanese Foreign Minister: Lifting sanctions on Syria will positively affect Lebanon

Beirut, SANA- Lebanese Foreign Minister Youssef Raji said that lifting sanctions imposed on Syria would help the neighboring country accelerate the reconstruction process which would positively affect Lebanon. In an interview with Sky News Arabia...

Australia reverses decision to axe Lebanese-born artist from Venice role

Khaled Sabsabi will be representing Australia at the 2026 Venice Biennale after all and has been issued an apology. The Lebanese-born artist had his commission rescinded in February after Creative Australia – the organisation behind the country’s...

Retrial ordered in Lebanese chemist's second murder solicitation case

Ljubljana, 3 July - A retrial has been ordered in a case that involved Lebanese chemist Michel Stephan allegedly trying to solicit the murder of a key witness that led to an earlier conviction for incitement to murder. The rest of this news item...

With US envoy set to arrive, Samir Geagea warns Lebanon risks wasting rare opportunity

Lebanese Forces leader Samir Geagea on Sunday criticized the government's inaction over a reported U.S. proposal aimed at ending Israeli occupation and disarming non-state actors in Lebanon, urging the Cabinet to meet immediately and issue an...

Lebanese President Stresses Need for UNIFIL's Presence

(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized the crucial need for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) to remain stationed in the country’s south, citing escalating regional and domestic instability, according to a statement...

Lebanese Leader discusses Lebanon need for UNIFIL

(MENAFN) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun emphasized on Monday the critical need to maintain the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in southern Lebanon amid escalating regional and domestic tensions. “Now more than ever, the...

Lebanese child injured in an Israeli drone strike on an area between the southern towns of Harouf and Shoukin: Lebanese Health Ministry

Lebanese food served up at Harwich Port beach for 2nd summer

Charbel Massaad prepares a shawarma bowl and a falafel bowl. Charbel Massaad is the co-owner of Uncle JouJou's food truck that is set up in the parking lot at Bank Street Beach in Harwich Port. Photo taken June 25, 2025Merrily Cassidy/Cape Cod...

Lebanese president urges continued UN peacekeeping amid regional tensions

BEIRUT, June 30 (Xinhua) -- Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Monday underscored the need to maintain the presence of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) in the country's south, citing growing regional and domestic tensions, his...